For the better part of my life I have heard athletes interviewed in myriads of scenarios before and after games. The interviews that both CDR and Coach Cal gave were honest and heartfelt and with nothing but admirations for Kansas. I was duly impressed by both, and this one in particular will go down as possibly the greatest I have ever heard.
The constant in both of their interviews was that they were sorry that they did not bring it home for Memphis, “for the city.” Gentleman, that is a lot of pressure to put on a group of young athletes. Memphis is a great city whether we have a national championship or not, that is evidenced by the stellar young men that represented us this past weekend. Thanks for the ride guys! We will never forget it.
Cal this young team has shown more to Memphis in defeat than they would have ever showed us in victory, which may be exactly what “this city” needed.
[tags]University of Memphis, Memphis Tigers, NCAA, Final Four[/tags]
I agree with everything Chris had to say, it was so sad and I really thought it was our year, but everything happens for a reason. I hope the Derrick and CDR will play it out one more year, they’ve truely helped the team. Calipari is also an awesome coach and I’ve learned so much from him. What can we say, we love the Tigers!!